title: On call. I have read several news reports that claim finasteride, which I take for my prostate problem, can cause permanent impotence. Should I be concerned?
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kormos
mesh_terms: D058891:5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D018120:Finasteride / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D058891:5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors; D018120:Finasteride